2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (370+ words) A demonstrator holds a handmade sign during a protest Sunday, Aug. 30, against Shadowbox Studios’ bid to build a data center on 155 acres at 3600 International Drive in southwest DeKalb County. DeKalb County’s Zoning Board of Appeals will consider Shadowbox’s request Sept....

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1625+ words) Blessing, 15, left, teaching assistant Ehsoe Moo, center, and Jeanine, 17, work together at a table at Global Village Project’s new campus in Decatur. Global Village Project permits current students to be identified by first name only under its media consent policy....

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (362+ words) The Avondale Arts Center, located at 84 North Avondale Road, is a gallery space leased by the Avondale Arts Alliance from the Avondale Estates Downtown Development Authority. The Avondale Arts Alliance is searching for its next board president as current leader…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (866+ words) Lasha Lalana, owner of Elevated Energy Exchange, poses outside her new yoga studio in Tucker. TUCKER, Ga. — A new yoga studio in Tucker is aiming to give residents a place to slow down, focus on wellness and connect with others…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (852+ words) Challenges, Games and Comics’ new storefront occupies the former J.C. Beauty Supply space at Northlake Festival Shopping Center in Tucker. TUCKER, Ga. — After years of serving as a gathering place for comic book, gaming and pop culture fans, Challenges, Games…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (605+ words) DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is inviting artists to paint life-size fiberglass cows as part of a new public art initiative. DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Holy cow! Or, better yet, holy cows! The Cows Are Coming is a countywide public art…...

1+ mon, 7+ hour ago   (438+ words) AVONDALE ESTATES, Ga. — Ford’s Chicken opened in Avondale Estates Aug. 12 at 2759 E. College Ave. in a space previously occupied by Taylor’d Bar-B-Q. Taylor’d folded in 2024 because of the impact of Avondale Estates’ complete streets project, which wrapped up earlier this…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (339+ words) DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The developer of Lulah Hills on Aug. 4 made a surprise announcement about Foxtail Coffee Co. opening at the mixed-use development. Ames mentioned Refuge Coffee, which opened in July on North Druid Hills Road, a spot previously occupied…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (1146+ words) An aerial rendering with stand-in stores shows what the renovations of Belvedere Plaza are expected to look like. A Belvedere Plaza sign sits in front of the permanently closed Kroger off of Memorial Drive on June 24, 2026. DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Belvedere…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (460+ words) City of Stone Mountain seal on the historic railroad depot. STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — Stone Mountain officials approved a new code enforcement platform Tuesday, saying it will reduce paperwork, improve efficiency and better equip officers to manage property violations in the…...